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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Toyota RAV4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven2017 Audi A4
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven
52 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 13600 miles driven2017 Toyota RAV4
[?] see reported repairs
  52 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 13600 miles driven
58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27800 miles driven2016 Toyota RAV4
[?] see reported repairs
  58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27800 miles driven
30 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven2015 Audi A4 / S4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven2015 Toyota RAV4
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  36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven
49 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41400 miles driven2014 Audi A4 / S4
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  49 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41400 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven2014 Toyota RAV4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven
62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2013
Audi A4 / S4
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  62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Redesigned.
2013
Toyota RAV4
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  53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Redesigned.
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 67600 miles driven2012 Audi S4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 67600 miles driven
30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63400 miles driven2012 Toyota RAV4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63400 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 75200 miles driven

Multiple reports of mechatronics problems with the S4's DSG transmission. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.
2011
Audi S4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 75200 miles driven

Multiple reports of mechatronics problems with the S4's DSG transmission. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 85100 miles driven2011 Toyota RAV4
[?] see reported repairs
  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 85100 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 92600 miles driven2010 Toyota RAV4
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  38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 92600 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven2009 Toyota RAV4
[?] see reported repairs
  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven2008 Toyota RAV4
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 116300 miles driven2007 Toyota RAV4
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 116300 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 134900 miles driven

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.
2006
Audi A4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 134900 miles driven

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Toyota RAV4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Toyota RAV4 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s and Toyota RAV4s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s and Toyota RAV4s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Toyota RAV4 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Toyota RAV4 have been recently.

To see how frequently Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Toyota RAV4 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Audi now rivals Mercedes and Porsche for brand image. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
great brand see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
I focused on the A4 Avant in part due to many reviews of this model vs other "comparable" vehicles. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Audi-for people who can park themselves, right? this is the brand for people who know better. quattro baby! see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Overall I like the styles, though they need to work on interior design. Here again, the TT designers did great on interior, A4 less so but ok. Audi brand reputation and image to me is one of style plus excellent handling. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Audi is a high-class brand. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2006 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Audi is competent without being flashy. Confident without being cocky. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Love German Cars see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2005 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I am an avid Audi fan. I have always followed their racing efforts as well as their production cars. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Audi is a luxury brand. It is clearly the vehicle I would like to be associated with. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD
Not as well regarded as mercedes or bmw see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
This car was taken to the dealership during the initial free maint period of 50,000 miles. I always provided my own synthetic oil as the dealership wouldn't use synthetic if they provided the oil. After 50K, I did attempt to use the dealership on a couple of occasions only to be shocked at the high dollar quotes for the most simple of repairs. They wanted $900 to replace the cam shaft seals. $1800 for timing belt kit install. The dealer attitude is that owner repairs are only done by fools at their own peril. My experience with this car has led me to understand that Audi vehicles do require more maintenance and attention than your average Japanese brands. It is a German car and there are engineering qualities that I admire. But it ain't a spaceship requiring a highly skilled scientist to work on it. Given this snooty attitude I experienced at the dealeship, I wish Audi (Service Reps) would be less about making a buck and more about pleasing the customer. Audi cars are fine vehicles. However, if you want to own one, try to do some of your own maint and repairs. I see too many negative comments in other review forums related to the high cost of ownership due to repairs at dealerships. I understand that some folks can't or won't work on their own vehicles. If this is your situation, I would not recommend an Audi. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Rav4 reports & reviews rated this vehicle close to the top of the heap of all SUVs in virtually every respect - this was another strong reason we chose it. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Good resale value see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Inspite of its recent problems, I still think Toyota is a top notch company. I do think they need to take more interest in problem resolution. I get the impression that Toyota has become somewhat indifferent to their customers. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
A very reliable vehicle, which has a high second hand value see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Toyota has had a solid reputation for several years with minimal issues. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota is one of the elite manuf. in my mind. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great resale and reliability see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
A very popular small SUV with an outstanding reputation, Toyota has steadily improved this vehicle to make it a top notch contender. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Generally Toyota has a very good reputation although they do make some dogs I have an older Highlander and the quality has been outstanding see full Toyota RAV4 review